{"id":4070,"date":"2026-04-20T17:18:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/karachi\/?p=4070"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:18:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:18:20","slug":"talha-anjum-most-streamed-pakistani-artist-last-five-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/karachi\/en\/latest\/talha-anjum-most-streamed-pakistani-artist-last-five-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Talha Anjum Emerges As Most-Streamed Pakistani Artist Of The Last Five Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">To mark five years since its launch in Pakistan, Spotify has released comprehensive data on the country\u2019s listening habits. The statistics reveal a massive surge in local music consumption, with Talha Anjum taking the top spot as the most-streamed Pakistani artist in the country over the last half-decade.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Here is a breakdown of the local artists and songs that dominated the charts.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Local Music Boom<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">Since Spotify entered the Pakistani market in 2021, the platform has seen a sevenfold increase in the total plays of local artists. The number of Pakistani creators on the platform has also grown by nearly 75%, reflecting a rapidly expanding creative industry. Listeners in Pakistan are proving to be discovery-driven, with the average user streaming over 140 different artists annually.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Top Artists In Pakistan (Last 5 Years)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">The rankings highlight a mix of contemporary hip-hop, pop, and timeless legends.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Talha Anjum<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Atif Aslam<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Umair<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Hasan Raheem<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4073\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_551383089_18531426940031183_3644749201224967659_n-700x933.jpg\" alt=\"Atif Aslam - singer- Pakistan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_551383089_18531426940031183_3644749201224967659_n-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_551383089_18531426940031183_3644749201224967659_n-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_551383089_18531426940031183_3644749201224967659_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_551383089_18531426940031183_3644749201224967659_n-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_551383089_18531426940031183_3644749201224967659_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Most-Streamed Tracks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">The data also identified the anthems that stayed on repeat across Pakistan. Hits like \u2018Jhol\u2019 and \u2018Wishes\u2019 led the charge, showing a strong preference for collaborative tracks and the &#8220;indie-pop&#8221; sound that has defined the last few years.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2018Jhol\u2019<\/b> by Maanu and Annural Khalid<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2018Pal Pal\u2019<\/b> by Afusic and AliSoomroMusic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2018Wishes\u2019<\/b> by Hasan Raheem, Umair, and Talwiinder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2018Bikhra\u2019<\/b> by Abdul Hannan and Rovalio<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2018Maand\u2019<\/b> by Bayaan, Hasan Raheem, and Rovalio<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4072\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_519684569_18515067532022897_3838637589347276069_n-700x875.jpg\" alt=\"Hasan Raheem - famous singer - Pakistan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_519684569_18515067532022897_3838637589347276069_n-700x875.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_519684569_18515067532022897_3838637589347276069_n-250x313.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_519684569_18515067532022897_3838637589347276069_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_519684569_18515067532022897_3838637589347276069_n-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SaveClip.App_519684569_18515067532022897_3838637589347276069_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">A Growing Digital Culture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">Pakistani listeners have created over 15 million user-generated playlists in the last five years. Curated editorial playlists like \u201cPakka Hit Hai\u201d and \u201cICON Pakistan\u201d have also played a major role in bridge-building between legacy artists and the new generation of stars. From Qawwali to Hip-Hop, the data suggests a diverse and evolving music culture that is increasingly looking toward local talent.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">Read next: <a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/karachi\/en\/latest\/zayn-malik-honors-nusrat-fateh-ali-khan\/\">Zayn Malik Honors Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan With A New Song Named After The Legend<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"To mark five years since its launch in Pakistan, Spotify has released comprehensive data on the country\u2019s listening habits. The statistics reveal a massive surge in local music consumption, with Talha Anjum taking the top spot as the most-streamed Pakistani artist in the country over the last half-decade. 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